Rupp Kicks His Way To 10,000-Meter Title

Galen Rupp winning his third-straight national title in the 10,000 meters. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp got a big cheer from the crowd when his name was announced just prior to the race. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp wore a pollen mask for the first 6 kilometers of the race. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Matt Tegenkamp surprised a few people by choosing to run the 10,000 meters over his specialty, the 5,000. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Matt Tegenkamp finished as runner up in just his second 10K ever on the track. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp wore what is becoming his trademark face mask for the first 6,000 meters of the race. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Scott Bauhs qualified for his first world championship team on the track with his third-place finish on Thursday night. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp, who pulled out of the Prefontaine Classic two weeks ago because of a high pollen count, is hoping to contend for a medal at the world championships in Daegu. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp, racing in Eugene for the first time since 2009, electrified the home crowd when he ripped his mask off with 4K to go in the race. PhotoRun.net

The smooth-striding Rupp looked like he was out for a jog for the first 9,000 meters of the race. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp comfortably bode his time for much of the race before finally striking in the final kilometer. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp bode his time for much of the race, saving his big move for the final kilometer. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Rupp unleashed a furious kick with 400 meters to go. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Galen Rupp pulls away from Matt Tegenkamp heading into the bell lap. Photo: PhotoRun.net.

Second-place finisher Matt Tegenkamp. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Matt Tegenkamp will represent the United States at the world championships in Daegu this August. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Scott Bauhs surprised many with his third-place finish. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Left-to-right: Matt Tegenkamp (second, 28:39.97), Galen Rupp (first, 28:38.17), Scott Bauhs (third, 28:40.51). Photo: PhotoRun.net